Smile Foundation
## Partnership Coordinator
**About Smile Foundation**
Smile Foundation is a national-level development organization dedicated to the welfare of underprivileged children and their families. Founded in 2002, Smile Foundation has impacted over 1.5 million lives across India through various programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling, and women empowerment. With project presence in 25 states, 10 strategic offices, and over 650 employees, Smile Foundation is a recognized leader in the field of development.
**Job Location:** Delhi
**Job Summary:**
The Partnership Coordinator will play a pivotal role in coordinating projects, identifying new NGO partners, building capacity, and ensuring effective project delivery within the organization’s “The Every Child in School (ECiS)” and “Social Venture Philanthropy (SVP)” initiatives.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Project Coordination:**
* Oversee and manage the ECiS project across 44+ Mission Education centers in 19 states and 2 Union Territories, aligning with project requirements and needs.
* Develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
* Coordinate effectively with local NGO partners to ensure project delivery and compliance.
* **Capacity Building of NGO Partners:**
* Identify training needs for partners’ capacity building on project development, quality intervention, and fundraising.
* Design sustainability plans for NGO partners.
* **Empanelment of New NGO Partners:**
* Identify and evaluate potential new NGO partners for the ECiS and SVP initiatives.
* Lead the empanelment process, including due diligence and agreement finalization with audit and governance teams.
* **Partner Landscaping and Grading Exercise:**
* Conduct regular partner landscaping and grading exercises to assess and categorize existing NGO partners.
* Develop strategies for strengthening partnerships based on the assessment findings.
* Promote knowledge sharing among NGO partners to replicate best practices.
* **Internal Approvals and Documentation:**
* Support the ME team in the preparation and procurement of internal approvals and sanction notes.
* Maintain thorough documentation and record-keeping for all project activities and approvals.
* **Data Management and Reporting:**
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date ECiS project data.
* Prepare regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact for internal and donor review.
* **Budget Preparation and Fund Utilization:**
* Develop and manage the ECiS project budget, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of funds.
* Monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure compliance with financial policies.
* Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders and donors, detailing fund utilization and financial performance.
* Fulfill any other project-related requirements as deemed necessary and as directed by the reporting manager.
**Scope:**
* Ensure continuity of education and improved learning outcomes for project-supported children.
* Improve attendance and retention levels in the education program.
* Enhance active participation in classrooms.
* Improve teacher skills for effective teaching and learning.
* Strengthen local NGO partners and enhance their skills in fundraising and resource management.
* Coordinate and implement SVP projects beyond the ECiS project.
**Qualifications:**
* Post-Graduation in Social Work, Social Science, Rural Development, or any other allied subjects.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in the education domain.
* Proven experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including NGOs, government bodies, and community organizations.
* Strong understanding of teaching methodologies and digital learning tools.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
* Proficiency in data management and analysis.
* Experience in budget preparation, fund utilization, and financial reporting.
**Competencies:**
* **Attention to Detail:** Scrutinizes information and ensures components are aligned and interrelated.
* **Problem Solving:** Analyses qualitative and quantitative information to make rational and timely judgments.
* **Initiating Action:** Takes prompt action to achieve objectives, going beyond what is required.
* **Communication:** Effectively conveys information and ideas in a manner that engages the audience.
* **Manages Conflict:** Effectively manages interpersonal situations and resolves tensions.
* **Cross-Cultural Leadership Presence:** Engages others from various cultural contexts and encourages trust.
**Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in the education domain.
**Smile Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
To apply for this job please visit www.smilefoundationindia.org.
